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About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
blade or router bit. That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
than the width of the dado.

I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
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On 12/15/17 1:30 PM, Leon wrote:
About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
blade or router bit.Â* That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
than the width of the dado.

I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using
it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI


I agree, that is perfect!
Plus, I like the blade width adjustment screw which gives you fine
tuning for different materials.
I have found that some materials glue up better with a tight fit and
some better with a looser fit. Probably due to expansion.


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About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
blade or router bit. That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
than the width of the dado.


They still make them.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html

I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI


Neat. A lot cheaper, too.
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wrote:

About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
blade or router bit. That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
than the width of the dado.


They still make them.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html


I clicked and wandered a little. Apparently there is a larger version
with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/defau...kerfmaker.html




I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI


Neat. A lot cheaper, too.


Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior to
ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width. Looks
like I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.
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On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
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About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
blade or router bit. That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
than the width of the dado.


They still make them.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html


I clicked and wandered a little. Apparently there is a larger version
with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/defau...kerfmaker.html




I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using
it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI


Neat. A lot cheaper, too.


Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior to
ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width. Looks like
I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.


Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4", maybe
more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I often do half
laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for them.

Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous




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On 12/16/2017 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
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On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:

About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
blade or router bit. That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
than the width of the dado.

They still make them.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html


I clicked and wandered a little. Apparently there is a larger version
with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/defau...kerfmaker.html




I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using
it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI

Neat. A lot cheaper, too.


Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior to
ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width. Looks like
I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.


Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4", maybe
more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I often do half
laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for them.

Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous



Pictures, pictures, PICTURES! Wee need to see that. ;~)

Actually I think the new Bridge City Kerfmaker will do 100 mm or about
4". But yes I might as well make one to handle stock that I could
actually use.

These kerfmakers will really come in handy for making slots for drawer
bottoms..... To bad I just thought of that after literally making
hundreds of drawers in the last several years. ;~(

Or all of those slots for the box tops and bottoms. Damn!




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On 12/16/17 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
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On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:

About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine
little jig that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with
just about any width blade or router bit. That is as long as
the blade or bit cuts narrower than the width of the dado.

They still make them.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html




I clicked and wandered a little. Apparently there is a larger version
with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/defau...kerfmaker.html




I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success
when using it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the
absolute simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI

Neat. A lot cheaper, too.


Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior
to ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width.
Looks like I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.


Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
maybe more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I
often do half laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for
them.

Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous



I do a lot of half-laps, too. I'll definitely make one of these.
Not sure I trust the guy's washer grip to hold the adjustment.
I just think it would be too easy to slip if bumped. I would probably
make the half being held in place a tiny bit thicker to make sure it
holds. Or even use a wider washer with a thin rubber gasket.


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On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:33:35 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
On 12/16/17 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
"Leon" lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in message
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On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:

About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine
little jig that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with
just about any width blade or router bit. That is as long as
the blade or bit cuts narrower than the width of the dado.

They still make them.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html



I clicked and wandered a little. Apparently there is a larger version
with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/defau...kerfmaker.html




I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success
when using it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the
absolute simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI

Neat. A lot cheaper, too.


Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior
to ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width.
Looks like I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.


Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
maybe more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I
often do half laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for
them.

Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous



I do a lot of half-laps, too. I'll definitely make one of these.
Not sure I trust the guy's washer grip to hold the adjustment.
I just think it would be too easy to slip if bumped. I would probably
make the half being held in place a tiny bit thicker to make sure it
holds. Or even use a wider washer with a thin rubber gasket.



That was my thought too. I have some Grade 8 washers left over from my
Soap Box Derby days. 1/4" hole, 1.25" diameter. Very sturdy. My head
went right to them as soon as I saw the tiny washer he was using.
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On 12/16/2017 2:35 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:33:35 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
On 12/16/17 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
"Leon" lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in message
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On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:

About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine
little jig that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with
just about any width blade or router bit. That is as long as
the blade or bit cuts narrower than the width of the dado.

They still make them.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html



I clicked and wandered a little. Apparently there is a larger version
with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/defau...kerfmaker.html




I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success
when using it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the
absolute simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI

Neat. A lot cheaper, too.


Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior
to ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width.
Looks like I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.

Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
maybe more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I
often do half laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for
them.

Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous



I do a lot of half-laps, too. I'll definitely make one of these.
Not sure I trust the guy's washer grip to hold the adjustment.
I just think it would be too easy to slip if bumped. I would probably
make the half being held in place a tiny bit thicker to make sure it
holds. Or even use a wider washer with a thin rubber gasket.



That was my thought too. I have some Grade 8 washers left over from my
Soap Box Derby days. 1/4" hole, 1.25" diameter. Very sturdy. My head
went right to them as soon as I saw the tiny washer he was using.

Keep in mind a larger washer will disperse the pressure over a larger
area and will require you to tighten the thumb screw even tighter.
I think like Mike indicated a ribber washer under the small washer might
be the trick if it does not hold.

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On 12/16/2017 3:32 PM, Leon wrote:
On 12/16/2017 2:35 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:33:35 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
On 12/16/17 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
"Leon" lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in message
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On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:

About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine
little jig that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with
just about any width blade or router bit.Â* That is as long as
the blade or bit cuts narrower than the width of the dado.

They still make them.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html




I clicked and wandered a little.Â* Apparently there is a larger version
with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/defau...kerfmaker.html




I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success
when using it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the
absolute simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI

Neat.Â* A lot cheaper, too.


Big time.Â* I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior
to ordering the original kerfmaker,Â* It had limitations in width.
Looks like I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.

Why stop there?Â* I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
maybe more, don't recall at the moment.Â* Why so wide?Â* Because I
often do half laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for
them.

Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeousÂ*



I do a lot of half-laps, too.Â* I'll definitely make one of these.
Not sure I trust the guy's washer grip to hold the adjustment.
I just think it would be too easy to slip if bumped.Â* I would probably
make the half being held in place a tiny bit thicker to make sure it
holds.Â* Or even use a wider washer with a thin rubber gasket.



That was my thought too. I have some Grade 8 washers left over from my
Soap Box Derby days. 1/4" hole, 1.25" diameter. Very sturdy. My head
went right to them as soon as I saw the tiny washer he was using.

Keep in mind a larger washer will disperse the pressure over a larger
area and will require you to tighten the thumb screw even tighter.
I think like Mike indicated a ribber washer under the small washer might
be the trick if it does not hold.


Might even consider one of the "star" lock washers under the small flat
washer. Or slightly bending the washer so the the center is higher than
the outer edges.


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On 12/16/2017 2:35 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:33:35 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
On 12/16/17 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
"Leon" lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in message
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On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:

About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine
little jig that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with
just about any width blade or router bit. That is as long as
the blade or bit cuts narrower than the width of the dado.

They still make them.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html



I clicked and wandered a little. Apparently there is a larger version
with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/defau...kerfmaker.html




I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success
when using it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the
absolute simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI

Neat. A lot cheaper, too.


Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior
to ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width.
Looks like I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.

Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
maybe more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I
often do half laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for
them.

Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous



I do a lot of half-laps, too. I'll definitely make one of these.
Not sure I trust the guy's washer grip to hold the adjustment.
I just think it would be too easy to slip if bumped. I would probably
make the half being held in place a tiny bit thicker to make sure it
holds. Or even use a wider washer with a thin rubber gasket.



That was my thought too. I have some Grade 8 washers left over from my
Soap Box Derby days. 1/4" hole, 1.25" diameter. Very sturdy. My head
went right to them as soon as I saw the tiny washer he was using.

Keep in mind a larger washer will disperse the pressure over a larger
area and will require you to tighten the thumb screw even tighter.
I think like Mike indicated a ribber washer under the small washer might
be the trick if it does not hold.


I was thinking that I would use a wing nut that is proportional to the
washer to help apply the pressure more evenly.

I have a few of these too:

http://screwcrew.com/wp-content/uplo...3513000632.jpg
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On 12/16/17 7:32 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 4:33:00 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
On 12/16/2017 2:35 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:33:35 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
On 12/16/17 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
"Leon" lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in message
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On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:

About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine
little jig that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with
just about any width blade or router bit. That is as long as
the blade or bit cuts narrower than the width of the dado.

They still make them.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html



I clicked and wandered a little. Apparently there is a larger version
with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/defau...kerfmaker.html




I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success
when using it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the
absolute simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI

Neat. A lot cheaper, too.


Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior
to ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width.
Looks like I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.

Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
maybe more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I
often do half laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for
them.

Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous



I do a lot of half-laps, too. I'll definitely make one of these.
Not sure I trust the guy's washer grip to hold the adjustment.
I just think it would be too easy to slip if bumped. I would probably
make the half being held in place a tiny bit thicker to make sure it
holds. Or even use a wider washer with a thin rubber gasket.



That was my thought too. I have some Grade 8 washers left over from my
Soap Box Derby days. 1/4" hole, 1.25" diameter. Very sturdy. My head
went right to them as soon as I saw the tiny washer he was using.

Keep in mind a larger washer will disperse the pressure over a larger
area and will require you to tighten the thumb screw even tighter.
I think like Mike indicated a ribber washer under the small washer might
be the trick if it does not hold.


I was thinking that I would use a wing nut that is proportional to the
washer to help apply the pressure more evenly.

I have a few of these too:

http://screwcrew.com/wp-content/uplo...3513000632.jpg


You win!
That is freakin awesome.


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On Sat, 16 Dec 2017 13:10:34 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
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On 12/16/2017 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
"Leon" lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in message
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On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:

About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
blade or router bit. That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
than the width of the dado.

They still make them.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html

I clicked and wandered a little. Apparently there is a larger version
with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/defau...kerfmaker.html


Nice. I'll think about it. It reads like they've been available but
they batch orders to save costs. You get it when they get enough to
run a batch. Sorta like a perpetual Woodpeckers' "One Time Tool".






I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using
it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI

Neat. A lot cheaper, too.


Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior to
ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width. Looks like
I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.


Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4", maybe
more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I often do half
laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for them.

Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous



Pictures, pictures, PICTURES! Wee need to see that. ;~)

Actually I think the new Bridge City Kerfmaker will do 100 mm or about
4". But yes I might as well make one to handle stock that I could
actually use.

These kerfmakers will really come in handy for making slots for drawer
bottoms..... To bad I just thought of that after literally making
hundreds of drawers in the last several years. ;~(

Or all of those slots for the box tops and bottoms. Damn!


The new Bridge City Kerfmaker is magnetic, so it'll stick to your
table and maybe you'll remember to use it. ;-)
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On 12/16/2017 2:35 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:33:35 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
On 12/16/17 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
"Leon" lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in message
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On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:

About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine
little jig that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with
just about any width blade or router bit. That is as long as
the blade or bit cuts narrower than the width of the dado.

They still make them.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html



I clicked and wandered a little. Apparently there is a larger version
with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/defau...kerfmaker.html




I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success
when using it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the
absolute simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI

Neat. A lot cheaper, too.


Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior
to ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width.
Looks like I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.

Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
maybe more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I
often do half laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for
them.

Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous



I do a lot of half-laps, too. I'll definitely make one of these.
Not sure I trust the guy's washer grip to hold the adjustment.
I just think it would be too easy to slip if bumped. I would probably
make the half being held in place a tiny bit thicker to make sure it
holds. Or even use a wider washer with a thin rubber gasket.



That was my thought too. I have some Grade 8 washers left over from my
Soap Box Derby days. 1/4" hole, 1.25" diameter. Very sturdy. My head
went right to them as soon as I saw the tiny washer he was using.

Keep in mind a larger washer will disperse the pressure over a larger
area and will require you to tighten the thumb screw even tighter.
I think like Mike indicated a ribber washer under the small washer might
be the trick if it does not hold.


I was thinking that I would use a wing nut that is proportional to the
washer to help apply the pressure more evenly.

I have a few of these too:

http://screwcrew.com/wp-content/uplo...3513000632.jpg

Well, that should do it! LOL
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On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 4:37:20 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
On 12/16/2017 3:32 PM, Leon wrote:
On 12/16/2017 2:35 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:33:35 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
On 12/16/17 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
"Leon" lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in message
...
On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:

About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine
little jig that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with
just about any width blade or router bit.Â* That is as long as
the blade or bit cuts narrower than the width of the dado.

They still make them.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html




I clicked and wandered a little.Â* Apparently there is a larger version
with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/defau...kerfmaker.html




I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success
when using it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the
absolute simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI

Neat.Â* A lot cheaper, too.


Big time.Â* I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior
to ordering the original kerfmaker,Â* It had limitations in width.
Looks like I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.

Why stop there?Â* I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
maybe more, don't recall at the moment.Â* Why so wide?Â* Because I
often do half laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for
them.

Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeousÂ*



I do a lot of half-laps, too.Â* I'll definitely make one of these..
Not sure I trust the guy's washer grip to hold the adjustment.
I just think it would be too easy to slip if bumped.Â* I would probably
make the half being held in place a tiny bit thicker to make sure it
holds.Â* Or even use a wider washer with a thin rubber gasket.



That was my thought too. I have some Grade 8 washers left over from my
Soap Box Derby days. 1/4" hole, 1.25" diameter. Very sturdy. My head
went right to them as soon as I saw the tiny washer he was using.

Keep in mind a larger washer will disperse the pressure over a larger
area and will require you to tighten the thumb screw even tighter.
I think like Mike indicated a ribber washer under the small washer might
be the trick if it does not hold.


Might even consider one of the "star" lock washers under the small flat
washer. Or slightly bending the washer so the the center is higher than
the outer edges.


I was thinking I would take a spade/forstner bit and recess under the washer a touch on the fixed side...


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On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 4:37:20 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
On 12/16/2017 3:32 PM, Leon wrote:
On 12/16/2017 2:35 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:33:35 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
On 12/16/17 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
"Leon" lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in message
...
On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:

About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine
little jig that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with
just about any width blade or router bit.Â* That is as long as
the blade or bit cuts narrower than the width of the dado.

They still make them.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html




I clicked and wandered a little.Â* Apparently there is a larger version
with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/defau...kerfmaker.html




I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success
when using it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the
absolute simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI

Neat.Â* A lot cheaper, too.


Big time.Â* I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior
to ordering the original kerfmaker,Â* It had limitations in width.
Looks like I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.

Why stop there?Â* I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
maybe more, don't recall at the moment.Â* Why so wide?Â* Because I
often do half laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for
them.

Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeousÂ*



I do a lot of half-laps, too.Â* I'll definitely make one of these.
Not sure I trust the guy's washer grip to hold the adjustment.
I just think it would be too easy to slip if bumped.Â* I would probably
make the half being held in place a tiny bit thicker to make sure it
holds.Â* Or even use a wider washer with a thin rubber gasket.



That was my thought too. I have some Grade 8 washers left over from my
Soap Box Derby days. 1/4" hole, 1.25" diameter. Very sturdy. My head
went right to them as soon as I saw the tiny washer he was using.

Keep in mind a larger washer will disperse the pressure over a larger
area and will require you to tighten the thumb screw even tighter.
I think like Mike indicated a ribber washer under the small washer might
be the trick if it does not hold.


Might even consider one of the "star" lock washers under the small flat
washer. Or slightly bending the washer so the the center is higher than
the outer edges.


I was thinking I would take a spade/forstner bit and recess under the
washer a touch on the fixed side...


Jeez, now that would be simple.

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On 12/16/2017 10:52 PM, Leon wrote:
On 12/16/2017 7:32 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 4:33:00 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
On 12/16/2017 2:35 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:33:35 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
On 12/16/17 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
"Leon" lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in message
...
On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:

About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine
little jig that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with
just about any width blade or router bit.Â* That is as long as
the blade or bit cuts narrower than the width of the dado.

They still make them.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html




I clicked and wandered a little.Â* Apparently there is a larger version
with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/defau...kerfmaker.html




I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success
when using it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the
absolute simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI

Neat.Â* A lot cheaper, too.


Big time.Â* I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior
to ordering the original kerfmaker,Â* It had limitations in width.
Looks like I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.

Why stop there?Â* I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
maybe more, don't recall at the moment.Â* Why so wide?Â* Because I
often do half laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for
them.

Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeousÂ*



I do a lot of half-laps, too.Â* I'll definitely make one of these.
Not sure I trust the guy's washer grip to hold the adjustment.
I just think it would be too easy to slip if bumped.Â* I would probably
make the half being held in place a tiny bit thicker to make sure it
holds.Â* Or even use a wider washer with a thin rubber gasket.



That was my thought too. I have some Grade 8 washers left over from my
Soap Box Derby days. 1/4" hole, 1.25" diameter. Very sturdy. My head
went right to them as soon as I saw the tiny washer he was using.

Keep in mind a larger washer will disperse the pressure over a larger
area and will require you to tighten the thumb screw even tighter.
I think like Mike indicated a ribber washer under the small washer might
be the trick if it does not hold.


I was thinking that I would use a wing nut that is proportional to the
washer to help apply the pressure more evenly.

I have a few of these too:

http://screwcrew.com/wp-content/uplo...3513000632.jpg

Well, that should do it!Â* LOL



Thinking about that further, the washer will tighten down at an angle
and will try to slip/push the pieces apart.

Back to the rubber washer idea. :!)
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On 12/17/2017 9:39 AM, Leon wrote:
wrote:
On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 4:37:20 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
On 12/16/2017 3:32 PM, Leon wrote:
On 12/16/2017 2:35 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:33:35 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
On 12/16/17 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
"Leon" lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in message
...
On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:

About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine
little jig that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with
just about any width blade or router bit.Â* That is as long as
the blade or bit cuts narrower than the width of the dado.

They still make them.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html




I clicked and wandered a little.Â* Apparently there is a larger version
with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/defau...kerfmaker.html




I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success
when using it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the
absolute simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI

Neat.Â* A lot cheaper, too.


Big time.Â* I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior
to ordering the original kerfmaker,Â* It had limitations in width.
Looks like I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.

Why stop there?Â* I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
maybe more, don't recall at the moment.Â* Why so wide?Â* Because I
often do half laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for
them.

Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeousÂ*



I do a lot of half-laps, too.Â* I'll definitely make one of these.
Not sure I trust the guy's washer grip to hold the adjustment.
I just think it would be too easy to slip if bumped.Â* I would probably
make the half being held in place a tiny bit thicker to make sure it
holds.Â* Or even use a wider washer with a thin rubber gasket.



That was my thought too. I have some Grade 8 washers left over from my
Soap Box Derby days. 1/4" hole, 1.25" diameter. Very sturdy. My head
went right to them as soon as I saw the tiny washer he was using.

Keep in mind a larger washer will disperse the pressure over a larger
area and will require you to tighten the thumb screw even tighter.
I think like Mike indicated a ribber washer under the small washer might
be the trick if it does not hold.


Might even consider one of the "star" lock washers under the small flat
washer. Or slightly bending the washer so the the center is higher than
the outer edges.


I was thinking I would take a spade/forstner bit and recess under the
washer a touch on the fixed side...


Jeez, now that would be simple.

Thinking about that further, the washer will tighten down at an angle
and will try to slip/push the pieces apart.

Back to the rubber washer idea. :!)
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On 12/17/2017 10:53 AM, Leon wrote:
On 12/16/2017 10:52 PM, Leon wrote:
On 12/16/2017 7:32 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 4:33:00 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
On 12/16/2017 2:35 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:33:35 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
On 12/16/17 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
"Leon" lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in message
...
On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:

About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine
little jig that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with
just about any width blade or router bit.Â* That is as long as
the blade or bit cuts narrower than the width of the dado.

They still make them.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html




I clicked and wandered a little.Â* Apparently there is a larger
version
with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.

http://www.bridgecitytools.com/defau...kerfmaker.html




I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success
when using it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the
absolute simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI

Neat.Â* A lot cheaper, too.


Big time.Â* I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior
to ordering the original kerfmaker,Â* It had limitations in width.
Looks like I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.

Why stop there?Â* I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
maybe more, don't recall at the moment.Â* Why so wide?Â* Because I
often do half laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker
for
them.

Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeousÂ*



I do a lot of half-laps, too.Â* I'll definitely make one of these.
Not sure I trust the guy's washer grip to hold the adjustment.
I just think it would be too easy to slip if bumped.Â* I would
probably
make the half being held in place a tiny bit thicker to make sure it
holds.Â* Or even use a wider washer with a thin rubber gasket.



That was my thought too. I have some Grade 8 washers left over from my
Soap Box Derby days. 1/4" hole, 1.25" diameter. Very sturdy. My head
went right to them as soon as I saw the tiny washer he was using.

Keep in mind a larger washer will disperse the pressure over a larger
area and will require you to tighten the thumb screw even tighter.
I think like Mike indicated a ribber washer under the small washer
might
be the trick if it does not hold.

I was thinking that I would use a wing nut that is proportional to the
washer to help apply the pressure more evenly.

I have a few of these too:

http://screwcrew.com/wp-content/uplo...3513000632.jpg

Well, that should do it!Â* LOL



Thinking about that further, the washer will tighten down at an angle
and will try to slip/push the pieces apart.

Back to the rubber washer idea.Â* :!)


Oops Should have been posted on the forstner bit recess comment.



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On 12/15/2017 1:30 PM, Leon wrote:
About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
blade or router bit.Â* That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
than the width of the dado.

I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using
it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI



OK, Yet another and has to be the absolute simplest to make.

It's simply a "stick" and "a screw".

Brought to you by Brian who used to post here.

I will say that it may not work as well for large stock but maybe it will!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8LpgWEk-O0

BTW I am not sure why he made a cut out, it seems to serve no purpose.
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On 12/17/17 11:10 AM, Leon wrote:
On 12/15/2017 1:30 PM, Leon wrote:
About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any
width blade or router bit.Â* That is as long as the blade or bit cuts
narrower than the width of the dado.

I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when
using it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI



OK,Â* Yet another and has to be the absolute simplest to make.

It's simply a "stick" and "a screw".

Brought to you by Brian who used to post here.

I will say that it may not work as well for large stock but maybe it will!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8LpgWEk-O0

BTW I am not sure why he made a cut out, it seems to serve no purpose.


For that matter, the entire wood block serves no purpose. The business
part is the screw which is simply duplicating the width of the kerf. I
know for a fact that most of my full kerf blades are dead-nuts-on 1/8",
so you could probably just use one of those brass set-up blocks or cut a
scrap to 1/8".

That is, if you always want the same "tight" fit.
Having the block give you adjustability for fit tightness and other
blades.


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On 12/17/2017 11:10 AM, Leon wrote:
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About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any



[snip]


OK,Â* Yet another and has to be the absolute simplest to make.

It's simply a "stick" and "a screw".

Brought to you by Brian who used to post here.

I will say that it may not work as well for large stock but maybe it will!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8LpgWEk-O0

BTW I am not sure why he made a cut out, it seems to serve no purpose.


Perhaps Brian's a "waste not, want not" kinda guy. Then again
perhaps he did it to quickly orient the screw end down for set up.

In any event, it's a very simple solution and, like most of his videos,
educational and entertaining.



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Leon wrote:
On 12/15/2017 1:30 PM, Leon wrote:
About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
blade or router bit. That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
than the width of the dado.

I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using
it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI



OK, Yet another and has to be the absolute simplest to make.

It's simply a "stick" and "a screw".

Brought to you by Brian who used to post here.

I will say that it may not work as well for large stock but maybe it will!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8LpgWEk-O0

BTW I am not sure why he made a cut out, it seems to serve no purpose.

The cut out is to remind him not to throw it in the scrap pile.

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Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior to
ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width. Looks
like
I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.


Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
maybe
more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I often do half
laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for them.

Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous



Pictures, pictures, PICTURES! Wee need to see that. ;~)


Sure. here you go...
https://imgur.com/a/tNN0F




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On 12/17/2017 12:26 PM, dadiOH wrote:
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Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior to
ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width. Looks
like
I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.

Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
maybe
more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I often do half
laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for them.

Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous



Pictures, pictures, PICTURES! Wee need to see that. ;~)


Sure. here you go...
https://imgur.com/a/tNN0F




Sweet! You did not exaggerate!
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On 12/17/2017 12:26 PM, dadiOH wrote:
"Leon" lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in message
...

Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior to
ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width. Looks
like
I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.

Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
maybe
more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I often do half
laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for them.

Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous



Pictures, pictures, PICTURES! Wee need to see that. ;~)


Sure. here you go...
https://imgur.com/a/tNN0F


WOW!!! Very nice. Looks store bought! ;~)

Is the little brass dowel for cutter thickness?
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On 12/17/2017 11:46 AM, -MIKE- wrote:
On 12/17/17 11:10 AM, Leon wrote:
On 12/15/2017 1:30 PM, Leon wrote:
About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any
width blade or router bit.Â* That is as long as the blade or bit cuts
narrower than the width of the dado.

I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when
using it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI



OK,Â* Yet another and has to be the absolute simplest to make.

It's simply a "stick" and "a screw".

Brought to you by Brian who used to post here.

I will say that it may not work as well for large stock but maybe it
will!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8LpgWEk-O0

BTW I am not sure why he made a cut out, it seems to serve no purpose.


For that matter, the entire wood block serves no purpose.


Yes, I thought that too but it is nice to have something a bit larger to
grab. ;~) and for me if not obvious how to place it I might put it on
the wrong edge when flipping. Maybe that is what the cut out is for, to
remind you which surface is which.



The business
part is the screw which is simply duplicating the width of the kerf.Â* I
know for a fact that most of my full kerf blades are dead-nuts-on 1/8",
so you could probably just use one of those brass set-up blocks or cut a
scrap to 1/8".

That is, if you always want the same "tight" fit.
Having the block give you adjustability for fit tightness and other blades.



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On 12/17/2017 12:10 PM, G Ross wrote:
Leon wrote:
On 12/15/2017 1:30 PM, Leon wrote:
About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
blade or router bit.ÂÂ* That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
than the width of the dado.

I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using
it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI



OK,Â* Yet another and has to be the absolute simplest to make.

It's simply a "stick" and "a screw".

Brought to you by Brian who used to post here.

I will say that it may not work as well for large stock but maybe it
will!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8LpgWEk-O0

BTW I am not sure why he made a cut out, it seems to serve no purpose.

The cut out is to remind him not to throw it in the scrap pile.



Yes that and or in my case, to remind me which surface indexes the work.
I could easily get that think clocked 90 degrees by accident. I knew
he probably had a good reason.
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On Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 4:24:35 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
On 12/17/2017 12:10 PM, G Ross wrote:
Leon wrote:
On 12/15/2017 1:30 PM, Leon wrote:
About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
blade or router bit.ÂÂ* That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
than the width of the dado.

I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using
it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI


OK,Â* Yet another and has to be the absolute simplest to make.

It's simply a "stick" and "a screw".

Brought to you by Brian who used to post here.

I will say that it may not work as well for large stock but maybe it
will!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8LpgWEk-O0

BTW I am not sure why he made a cut out, it seems to serve no purpose.

The cut out is to remind him not to throw it in the scrap pile.



Yes that and or in my case, to remind me which surface indexes the work.
I could easily get that think clocked 90 degrees by accident. I knew
he probably had a good reason.


Just after 2:00 he uses the words "a section nibbled away to create a
reference spot on one section of the jig".

Sounds to me like it's exactly that "indexing" hint that you mentioned.


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Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior to
ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width. Looks
like
I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.

Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
maybe
more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I often do
half
laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for them.

Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous



Pictures, pictures, PICTURES! Wee need to see that. ;~)


Sure. here you go...
https://imgur.com/a/tNN0F


WOW!!! Very nice. Looks store bought! ;~)

Is the little brass dowel for cutter thickness?


Yes. Most of it has a flat on it so the bolt from the side can hold it in
place well.


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On 12/17/2017 9:02 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 4:24:35 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
On 12/17/2017 12:10 PM, G Ross wrote:
Leon wrote:
On 12/15/2017 1:30 PM, Leon wrote:
About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
blade or router bit.ÂÂ* That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
than the width of the dado.

I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using
it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI


OK,Â* Yet another and has to be the absolute simplest to make.

It's simply a "stick" and "a screw".

Brought to you by Brian who used to post here.

I will say that it may not work as well for large stock but maybe it
will!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8LpgWEk-O0

BTW I am not sure why he made a cut out, it seems to serve no purpose.

The cut out is to remind him not to throw it in the scrap pile.



Yes that and or in my case, to remind me which surface indexes the work.
I could easily get that think clocked 90 degrees by accident. I knew
he probably had a good reason.


Just after 2:00 he uses the words "a section nibbled away to create a
reference spot on one section of the jig".

Sounds to me like it's exactly that "indexing" hint that you mentioned.


Yeah I caught that, I thought it odd that he said that he created a
reference spot as the spot was already there. I guess I should be
thinking he created a visual reference to locate the reference spot.

Tomatoes, mate'rs. LOL
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On Mon, 18 Dec 2017 08:10:49 -0500, "dadiOH" wrote:


"Leon" lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in message
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On 12/17/2017 12:26 PM, dadiOH wrote:
"Leon" lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in message
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Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior to
ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width. Looks
like
I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.

Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
maybe
more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I often do
half
laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for them.

Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous



Pictures, pictures, PICTURES! Wee need to see that. ;~)

Sure. here you go...
https://imgur.com/a/tNN0F


WOW!!! Very nice. Looks store bought! ;~)

Is the little brass dowel for cutter thickness?


Yes. Most of it has a flat on it so the bolt from the side can hold it in
place well.


It is gorgeous.

It is so unique that it beats a lot of those one-off tool companies
products. I can see that as being highly marketable.
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BTW I am not sure why he made a cut out, it seems to serve no purpose.

The cut out reduces the amount of contact surface area, which has the potential to reduce error. Errors in the few thou of an inch are enough to influence fit.

-Brian





On Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 12:11:01 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
On 12/15/2017 1:30 PM, Leon wrote:
About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
blade or router bit.Â* That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
than the width of the dado.

I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using
it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI



OK, Yet another and has to be the absolute simplest to make.

It's simply a "stick" and "a screw".

Brought to you by Brian who used to post here.

I will say that it may not work as well for large stock but maybe it will!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8LpgWEk-O0

BTW I am not sure why he made a cut out, it seems to serve no purpose.




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BTW I am not sure why he made a cut out, it seems to serve no purpose.


The cut out reduces the amount of contact surface area, which has the potential to reduce error. Errors in the few thou of an inch are enough to influence fit.

-Brian


:~) So a cautionary modification.

Unfortunately these type jigs, and I have the BridgeCity KerfMaker,
don't allow for inconsistencies in thickness of the material that will
fit onto the dado. And plywood typically varies in thickness along any
given edge enough to be more than a few thou of an inch.

And really that is not a fault of the jigs so much as the quality of the
material that fits into the dado.
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:~) So a cautionary modification.

Unfortunately these type jigs, and I have the BridgeCity KerfMaker,
don't allow for inconsistencies in thickness of the material that will
fit onto the dado. And plywood typically varies in thickness along any
given edge enough to be more than a few thou of an inch.

And really that is not a fault of the jigs so much as the quality of the
material that fits into the dado.


Agreed. I still use mine to this day (it's going on 6-years old).
Glad to see I wasn't forgotten around here
I still occasionally peek in.
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On Friday, December 15, 2017 at 1:31:05 PM UTC-6, Leon wrote:
About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
blade or router bit. That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
than the width of the dado.

I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI


This is great. I will definitely make one and use it. Thanks!
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On 1/17/2018 5:14 PM, GarageWoodworks wrote:
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:~) So a cautionary modification.

Unfortunately these type jigs, and I have the BridgeCity KerfMaker,
don't allow for inconsistencies in thickness of the material that will
fit onto the dado. And plywood typically varies in thickness along any
given edge enough to be more than a few thou of an inch.

And really that is not a fault of the jigs so much as the quality of the
material that fits into the dado.


Agreed. I still use mine to this day (it's going on 6-years old).
Glad to see I wasn't forgotten around here
I still occasionally peek in.


Good to see you again Brian.
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On 1/17/2018 5:55 PM, Michael wrote:
On Friday, December 15, 2017 at 1:31:05 PM UTC-6, Leon wrote:
About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
blade or router bit. That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
than the width of the dado.

I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using it.

Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
simplest that I have seen.

Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI


This is great. I will definitely make one and use it. Thanks!

You are welcome buttttttt......

if you want a simpler one and your set up sample can be easily set on
the saw table top, this one is as easy as it gets. It does involve
repeatedly using your set up sample with each new dado but it does not
get much simpler than a small piece of wood with a screw in the end of it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8LpgWEk-O0
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